In which of the following pairs of elements are both members of the pair metals?
A) P and O
B) Al and Cl
C) Nb and Ar
D) Ag and Bi

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Ag (silver) and Bi (bismuth) are both metals according to their placement on the periodic table. P (phosphorus) and O (oxygen) are both nonmetals. Al (aluminum) is a metal, while Cl (chlorine) is a nonmetal. Nb (niobium) is a metal, while Ar (argon) is a noble gas and therefore not a metal.

In Which of the Following Pairs of Elements Are Both